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Did you go to Sir John Nelthorpe? Pictures through the ages
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EUROMILLIONS RESULTS: Tonight's winning lottery ball numbers for...
COULD you be a EuroMillions winner tonight (Tuesday, April 14)?The latest draw offers a rollover jackpot after the top prize was not won on Friday.Players across Europe will be crossing their fingers and hoping to scoop a share of tonight's jackpot, which stands at an estimated £15 million.To claim a share, ticket-holders must match all five of the main numbers drawn, plus the two lucky stars.But even if none of your numbers come up, it is still worth keeping hold of the ticket as there is...
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Trio of councillors stepping down from office
THREE town councillors in Crowle have stepped down after a combined 24 years serving the public.Ron Stewart, Paul Vernum and Gary DaCosta have all called time on their eight-year spell as town councillors.A fourth councillor, Paul McCartan, has also stepped down from the town council as he no longer lives in the parish. He now serves on Winterton Town Council.Mr Stewart, who is currently mayor of Crowle and Ealand, moved to North Lincolnshire in 2005.Recently diagnosed with a lymphoma for a...
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CH Jefferson & Co accountancy firm move to new Scunthorpe...
AN ACCOUNTANCY firm has relocated to new premises in Scunthorpe.C H Jefferson & Co has moved after 40 years from its previous location on Oswald Road to new premises in The Limewood Suite, Park Square.Claire Phillips and Helen Staniforth, partners at the business, said the move has enabled them to move forward with a new electronic accounting system."We had been occupying that building (on Oswald Road) for 40 years and last December the owners told us they were changing their plans for...
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5 breaches of court order: Scunthorpe man given suspended jail...
The following offender was dealt with at the Court Centre in Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, with North Lincolnshire magistrates hearing the matter and passing sentence:VIRINDER SINGH, 47, of Newland Avenue, Scunthorpe, was found guilty of five offences of breaching a non-molestation order and pleaded guilty to committing a further offence while subject to a conditional discharge. He was committed to prison for 12 weeks, suspended for 12 months, and ordered to comply with a supervision requirement,...
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General Election 2015: Scunthorpe candidates – meet the...
Here are the candidates standing in the Scunthorpe seat at the general Election 2015:Nic Dakin (Labour): Nic Dakin, 59, has represented the Scunthorpe Constituency as MP for the past five years. He has lived in Scunthorpe for more than 30 years with his wife and three children, and was principal of John Leggott College in Scunthorpe. He served as a local councillor from 1996 to 2007.Jo Gideon (Conservative): Originally from Birmingham, Jo Gideon, 62, now lives in Scunthorpe town centre. She...
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'The people of Scunthorpe see through politicians, they certainly...
Two former MPs elected by the people of northern Lincolnshire in the 1970s will be interested observers when local people go to the polls next month. Michael Brown won Brigg and Scunthorpe for the Tories in 1979 and Labour's Austin Mitchell took Great Grimsby in 1977. Elections reporter Harriet Whitehead spoke to them both as they reflected on their careers and the forthcoming electionSO WHAT are the chances of a surprise when people cast their votes for the three local parliamentary seats...
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Man sheds six stone by cycling – now he's heading for...
TWO cyclists from Scunthorpe are set to bike around the island of Mallorca in one of Spain's most gruelling sporting events.Steven Holmes and Rich Robinson are taking part in the Mallorca 312 later this month – so named because of the 312km route around the island.The sportive – a non-competitive, mass participation event for cyclists – is held annually on the island and attracts hundreds of riders looking to compete in the hot, mountainous terrain.The duo are raising money...
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Two playgrounds to be improved after concerns over 'druggies and...
IMPROVEMENTS are set to be carried out to improve two playgrounds for children.Plans submitted by social landlord North Lincolnshire Homes could see the existing "outdated" venues on Overton Court, Barton, transformed for public use and 11 garages demolished.This follows a door-to-door consultation by housing officers in October 2013 asking residents what they would like to see improved in the area.The application says: "There are two existing playgrounds within the area which are...
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Luxury resort enjoyed by David Beckham, Madonna, Brad Pitt &...
BRIGG chocolatier Fiona Sciolti has travelled to the Maldives to share her skills at a luxury resort visited by the likes of Madonna and Sir Paul McCartney.Voted one of the world's best resorts, Soneva Fushi costs around £1,500 to stay for just one night.Fiona, who owns Sciolti Botanical Chocolates with husband Giles, was approached last year to teach chefs at another Soneva resort – on the Thai island of Ko Kut.Now, with the owners keen for Fiona to share her expertise with more of...
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Major new sports development on hold after Sport England objects...
THE development of a major new sports facility has been put on hold following objections from Sport England – the body that protects sport provision across the country.New changing rooms, a flood-lit hockey pitch and new tennis courts were part of the plan for the redevelopment of the Brigg Recreation Ground on Wrawby Road.However, Sport England, which provides services and funding to sport across the country, has objected to the plans, citing the loss of a playing field to create tennis...
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24 years after her daughter's death, campaigning mum helps win...
A SCUNTHORPE woman who has been campaigning for 24 years after losing her daughter to Meningitis B has welcomed the decision to immunise babies against the disease from the age of two months.Pauline Skinner-Gibson lost her daughter Kimberly in 1991 when she was 15-years-old after she contracted meningococcal septicaemia – also known as Meningitis B.Since her death, Pauline has been campaigning with the group Meningitis Now to raise awareness of the disease and secure a vaccine.Now the...
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NATIONAL LOTTERY: What is the Lotto jackpot & what time is...
THE latest National Lottery Lotto draws are set to be made, with a double rollover jackpot up for grabs if you've got your ticket.
The top prize tonight will be an estimated £7.6 million.
Players must match all six of the main numbers to scoop a share of the jackpot.
There will also be 50 winners of £20,000 in the Lotto raffle game and there is also a £500,000 jackpot on the Thunderball game.
Tickets for Lotto and Thunderball will be on sale until 7.30pm, with the draws...
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Typhoon fighter jets swoop over Humber area after intercepting...
A PAIR of Typhoon fighter jets soared along the East Coast last night (Tuesday) after intercepting two Russian bombers.
The piercing roar of the two RAF jets was heard over the Humber area just after 8pm - a matter of hours after the interception.
The Ministry of Defence confirmed that earlier yesterday RAF Typhoons had been launched to intercept two Russian Bear bomber and reconnaissance aircraft near UK airspace.
The RAF fighters were refuelled in mid-air as they escorted the Russian...
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See how Frederick Gough School has changed - Pictures reveal...
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Health Lottery: How much can I win in tonight's Wednesday, April...
COULD you be in with a chance of winning the Health Lottery?
The latest draw takes place today (Wednesday) with a £100,000 top prize up for grabs.
The Health Lottery was set up to benefit causes related to health, with 20p from every £1 ticket donated.
Since it was launched, the game has raised more than £45 million for health causes.
Players who match all five main numbers scoop the jackpot of up to £100,000, while four main numbers and the bonus ball claims...
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Dog poo left hanging in trees like Christmas decorations at...
Dog mess is a regular cause for concern among our readers and this letter reveals one resident's upset after a visit to a local beauty spot:ON EASTER Sunday, the grandchildren had been with us for a few days and their mum and dad arrived to collect them. They would head south for home after lunch.What to do for a couple of hours in the morning?The weather looked good, so we decided to take them for a walk around the Ashby Ville lake and nature reserve. After all, it's a nice concept:...
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Road re-opens after eight-hour closure
A ROAD has re-opened after an eight-hour closure earlier today.
Network Rail were called to carry out "urgent repairs" to the level crossing on Bigby High Road in Brigg.
The A1084 was shut in both directions while engineers carried out the repairs, between 6am and 2pm today (Wednesday).
A spokesman for Network Rail said: "We apologise for the disruption caused by the closure of Bigby High Road between 6am and 2pm today."This was necessary to ensure the safety of the...
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VIDEO: Demolition begins at Henry's nightclub in Scunthorpe
DEMOLITION work has started on Scunthorpe's biggest nightspot Henry's.
The Doncaster Road venue was previously called Henry Afrikas.
The first phase started on April 7 and saw the roof of the 77-year-old building removed by contractors from the Brigg firm of CLS.
Now the next phase of the demolition work has begun.
Watch the video of the demolition work below.
The 1,150-capacity nightclub closed down last November after 37 years of trading,...
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Two in hospital after Scunthorpe crash
TWO people have been taken to hospital after a car crash in Scunthorpe this afternoon (Wednesday, April 15). The accident, which happened on Mannaberg Way and involved two cars, closed the road over lunchtime. A spokesman for Humberside Police said: "Police were called by the Ambulance Service at around 12.45pm reporting a road traffic collision on Mannaberg Way, Scunthorpe."The collision involved two vehicles and led to a road closure. "Two people sustained injuries and have been...
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